Nature

Between-days intra-rater reliability with a hand held myotonometer to quantify muscle tone in the acute stroke population

Stroke is among the leading causes of disability worldwide 1. The most common muscular impairment following stroke is spasticity 2, which affects muscle tone. Muscle tone is considered fundamental in ...
Nature

Intra and Inter-rater Reliability between Ultrasound Imaging and Caliper Measures to determine Spring Ligament Dimensions in Cadavers

Spring ligament (SL), also called as plantar calcaneonavicular ligament, plays an important role as the main stabilizer of the foot internal arch with great repercussion in the hindfoot function 1. In ...
BMJ

NINE TEST SCREENING BATTERY – INTRA-RATER RELIABILITY AND SCREENING ON ICELANDIC MALE HANDBALL PLAYERS

Background Injuries are common in handball, but little is known about their risk factors. One potential screening test to identify player at risk is the Nine Test Screening Battery (NTSB). Objective ...
BMJ

825 MEP131 – Test-retest, intra- and inter-rater reliability of the reactive balance test in patients with chronic ankle instability – implications for ankle injury prevention

Background The Reactive Balance Test (RBT) is a functional performance test which tests neurocognitive performance. It could be a valuable addition to research on adaptations related to CAI and for ...